Pittsburgh_Patrika_April_2018

The Pittsburgh Patrika, Vol, 23, No. 3, April 2018
running the heavy electric locomotives in suburban trains as well.
The range and quality of food at the South Indian railway stations did
not disappoint me. The food and newspaper stalls are all privatized, with
lots of local delicacies. Snack packs of salty banana chips, cookies, halwas,
crackers, and murukkus are available everywhere.
We had appam and stew for breakfast at the station. Our boxed lunch of
rice, sambar and yoghurt too were served fresh. Nonvegetarian lunches too
are available. One suggestion if you are travelling in long-distance trains:
Take paper napkins, fork/spoons and bottled water before leaving home;
and also some large trash bags to put all the waste you will generate.
The short 8-hour ride through a familiar, beautiful route made me
nostalgic. So, if you have the time and the opportunity, travel in a
long-distance train in India along a route familiar to you from your younger
days. It is far more interesting than sterile air travel. It will bring back
memories that you thought you’ve forgotten long, long ago.•
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